WADR
WAGNER NUMBER
The uniformity of current distribution on plated surface. The larger the Wagner number the
more uniform the thickness.
WARR
WASTE ACID RELEASE REDUCTION
WATER-BREAK
After final rinse the time it takes for a film of rinse water
to bead up ( 'break' );
30 seconds or more means that surface is clean.
WEF
WASTE ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION
WET
WASTE EXTRACTION TEST
WFE
WIPED-FILM EVAPORATION
WHISKER
A microscopic crystalline metallic filament growing from the surface of a deposit on
aging. This is a common problem in tin deposition.
WICE
WORLD INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
WICEM
WORLD INDUSTRY CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
WM
WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTE MINIMIZATION
WMOA
WASTE MINIMIZATION OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT
WORK
Generally refers to the cathodes or parts being plated or processed.
WPCP
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT
WQB
WATER QUALITY BASED
WRAP
WASTE REDUCTION AUDIT PROTOCOL
WREAFS
WASTE REDUCTION EVALUATION AT FEDERAL SITES
WRI
WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE
WRISE
WASTE REDUCTION INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
WRITE
WASTE REDUCTION INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION
WSD
WATER SUPPLY AND DESTINATION
WSO
WORLD SAFETY ORGANIZATION
WTE
WASTE-TO-ENERGY
WTTF
WASTEWATER TREATMENT TEST FACILITY
WWC
WASTEWATER COALITION
WWEMA
WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
WWU
WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITIES